Sound Unbound: Sampling Digital Music and Culture
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The role of sound and digital media in an information-based society: artists—from Steve Reich and Pierre Boulez to Chuck D and Moby—describe their work.
If Rhythm Science was about the flow of things, Sound Unbound is about the remix—how music, art, and literature have blurred the lines between what an artist can do and what a composer can create. In Sound Unbound, Rhythm Science author Paul Miller aka DJ Spooky that Subliminal Kid asks artists to describe their work and compositional strategies in their own words. These are reports from the front lines on the role of sound and digital media in an information-based society. The topics are as diverse as the contributors: composer Steve Reich offers a memoir of his life with technology, from tape loops to video opera; Miller himself considers sampling and civilization; novelist Jonathan Lethem writes about appropriation and plagiarism; science fiction writer Bruce Sterling looks at dead media; Ron Eglash examines racial signifiers in electrical engineering; media activist Naeem Mohaiemen explores the influence of Islam on hip hop; rapper Chuck D contributes “Three Pieces”; musician Brian Eno explores the sound and history of bells; Hans Ulrich Obrist and Philippe Parreno interview composer-conductor Pierre Boulez; and much more. “Press ‘play,’” Miller writes, “and this anthology says ‘here goes.’”
The groundbreaking music that accompanies the book features Nam Jun Paik, the Dada Movement, John Cage, Sonic Youth, and many other examples of avant-garde music. Most of this content comes from the archives of Sub Rosa, a legendary record label that has been the benchmark for archival sounds since the beginnings of electronic music. To receive these free music files, readers may send an email to the address listed in the book.
Contributors
David Allenby, Pierre Boulez, Catherine Corman, Chuck D, Erik Davis, Scott De Lahunta, Manuel DeLanda, Cory Doctorow, Eveline Domnitch, Frances Dyson, Ron Eglash, Brian Eno, Dmitry Gelfand, Dick Hebdige, Lee Hirsch, Vijay Iyer, Ken Jordan, Douglas Kahn, Daphne Keller, Beryl Korot, Jaron Lanier, Joseph Lanza, Jonathan Lethem, Carlo McCormick, Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky that Subliminal Kid, Moby, Naeem Mohaiemen, Alondra Nelson, Keith and Mendi Obadike, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Pauline Oliveros, Philippe Parreno, Ibrahim Quaraishi, Steve Reich, Simon Reynolds, Scanner aka Robin Rimbaud, Nadine Robinson, Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), Alex Steinweiss, Bruce Sterling, Lucy Walker, Saul Williams, Jeff E. Winner
Publisher : The MIT Press; PAP/COM edition (March 14, 2008)
Language : English
Paperback : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 0262633639
ISBN-13 : 978-0262633635
Item Weight : 1 pounds
Dimensions : 7.06 x 0.96 x 9 inches
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Akinseye Akinbulumo –
comprehensive
this book gives a multilayered analysis of sound, music, space, and video allusions (not to be mistaken for hallucinations). very thought provoking and forward thinking as far as the art of music is concerned. still plowing through the seismic space of text. but so far so good.
Shellshockkk –
Really helpful and informational!
This book was extremely helpful in writing a research paper that I have been working on! Quality work and overall a really great buy!
Xymox700 –
Five Stars
Useful book.
Naeem Mohaiemen –
Anthology
This anthology includes essays by David Allenby Pierre Boulez, Catherine Corman, Chuck D, Erik Davis, Scott De Lahunta, Manuel DeLanda, Cory Doctorow, Eveline Domnitch Frances Dyson, Ron Eglash, Brian Eno, Dmitry Gelfand, Dick Hebdige, Lee Hirsch, Vijay Iyer, Ken Jordan, Douglas Kahn, Daphne Keller, Beryl Korot, Jaron Lanier, Joseph Lanza, Jonathan Lethem, Carlo McCormick, Moby, Naeem Mohaiemen, Alondra Nelson, Keith and Mendi, Obadike, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Pauline Oliveros, Philippe Parreno, Ibrahim Quraishi, Steve Reich, Simon Reynolds, Scanner aka Robin Rimbaud, Nadine Robinson, Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), Alex Steinweiss, Bruce Sterling, Lucy Walker, Saul Williams, Jeff E. Winner.
Jason Normansen –
A Worthwhile Purchase.
Great Book. A lot of intelligent essays on very relevant topics. As someone who enjoys sampling digital music, I find it very helpful to hear what my peers are thinking about the varying issues surrounding the activity. Some ideas are new to me and get my gears spinning, some of them are problems I’ve wrestled with myself, such as the moral dilemma embedded in the digital sampling culture. Is it thievery? Should laws be enacted to punish it? Should we do it at all, out of respect for the original artist? Some essays are more difficult to follow on account of references to so many artists and their works that I am unfamiliar with. However, others are a quick and enjoyable read that are pleasantly easy to comprehend, while still no less important to the book as a whole. Again, great read.
Zach G. Moldof –
Sub par amalgam.
As a disclaimer I am only 100 pages in, but it’s been enough to form an opinion, and warnt hose who might be buying this book based on its sub-title.DJ Spooky is a farce. His writing lacks content, and is more concerned with flashy language and textual slight of hand. He seems to be doing a great job of fooling some people who are as disconnected as he is from DJ/Hip Hop/Sampling culture. Contrary to the back cover’s summation of the accompanying cd the musical work is far from “groundbreaking.” The drums are weak (ebay acquired sample library, or cheesy keyboard?), and That Subliminal Kid doesn’t do much to work his loops aside from just looping them.Some of the writing thus far has been worth it, some I’ve skipped outright as it has absolutely nothing to do with sampling, and some I’ve been dissatisfied with.If you’re looking for a book on sampling you’ll have to do a fair amount of sifting here.
adroth –
What a trip!
I just finished this one. If you’re looking for insight from the myriad influential contributors, you’ll find that and much more here. The book’s themes run deep, weaving together music history and theory with meditations on technology, perception, and cultural zeitgeist. I went in curious how the ideas of Brian Eno, Bruce Sterling, Cory Doctorow, and Chuck D would cohere under the editorial hand of DJ Spooky. Color me surprised – it’s an enlightening trip! A must-read!
Sharon Zen –
Fascinating AND Fun
Educating yourself should always be this much fun! I especially enjoyed the intro by Steve Reich, and Jeff Winner’s chapter. The CD that comes with the book is the perfect soundtrack while reading. Mr. Miller has done a fantastic job of assembling talent for his collection; not only Mr. Winner and Reich, but others like Brian Eno, Chuck D., and many more. I’ve read most of this book twice already – highly recommended!
scullion –
5* What else to say?